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Garden City

Alabama · 545 residents (2025 est.) · 2.258 sq mi
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Garden City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
−1%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:545 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3494244995746491990201020202024Garden City
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,004
+45%since 2000
from $13,793 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
−15%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(21)
Diversity Score9.1%(51)
Diversity Score
9
+312%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.6%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, Alabama?

Garden City, Alabama has about 557 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City, Alabama?

The typical household in Garden City, Alabama earns about $48,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City, Alabama expensive?

In Garden City, Alabama, the median home is worth about $108,700.

How educated are people in Garden City, Alabama?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, Alabama?

About 19.0% of people in Garden City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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